06.02.2026 11:31
The United States and Iran sat down for nuclear talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is leading the negotiations on behalf of Iran, while U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be present on the U.S. side. Ahead of the meeting, which the world is watching closely, U.S. President Donald Trump had made threats, stating, "We showed our bombers to Iran."
Negotiations between the US and Iran began in the capital of Oman, Muscat. The main agenda items for the first face-to-face meeting between Iran and the US after an eight-month hiatus include Iran's nuclear activities, ballistic missile program, and diplomatic efforts to ensure regional stability.
Leading the negotiations on behalf of Iran is Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US side is represented by US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Witkoff is accompanied by Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, who was present during previous diplomatic contacts.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi US: FOCUS ON DIPLOMACY IN IRAN TALKS A statement from the White House emphasized that the focus on the table is diplomacy, stating, "Trump wants to see whether an agreement can be reached."
Steve Witkoff IRAN AND US REPRESENTATIVES IN OMAN Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei announced via a message shared on the social media account of American X company that Araghchi has departed for Oman with his diplomatic delegation.
Regarding tomorrow's negotiations with the US, Baghaei stated, "This diplomatic initiative is being conducted with the aim of reaching a fair, mutually acceptable, and honorable understanding on the nuclear issue." He noted that they do not forget that Iran was attacked while at the negotiating table, adding, "At the same time, it is our responsibility not to miss the opportunity to use diplomacy to secure the interests of the Iranian people and to maintain peace and tranquility in the region."
Baghaei expressed gratitude to all friendly neighboring and regional countries that played a role in shaping the process and stated that they hope the American side will participate in this process "with responsibility, realism, and seriousness."
IRAN: MISSILE PROGRAM CLOSED TO DISCUSSION Spokesman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ibrahim Rizaei, stated that his country's missile program and (low-level) uranium enrichment activities are closed to negotiation.
Speaking to the country's media, Rizaei said that the missile program and (low-level) uranium enrichment issues are among Iran's "red lines" in the negotiations with the US to be held tomorrow in Oman. Rizaei stated, "Iran's red lines have not changed, and if the Americans want to participate in negotiations with the same previous methods and make demands such as zero enrichment, it should be said that the negotiations have already failed."
TRUMP THREATENS BEFORE CRITICAL SUMMIT US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is negotiating with them because it does not want to be hit by the US.
In a speech at the traditional National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, President Trump made remarks regarding Iran. Trump, explaining that they are strengthening the American military further, cited military "operations" they conducted against Venezuela and Iran as examples. Trump said, "We are negotiating with Iran. They are negotiating because they do not want to be hit. They do not want us to hit. We showed our bombers to Iran."